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3 Promising Architectural Firms from Kerala Championing Sustainability

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Kerala’s architectural landscape is experiencing a renaissance, with innovative firms championing sustainable practices while honoring the state’s rich cultural heritage. These three studios are redefining contemporary architecture through their commitment to environmental consciousness, local materials, and community-centered design. 1. Pacha Life Design Studio – Champions of Green Living Location: Thrikkaipetta, WayanadFounded: 2018Founders: Shamal NS and […]

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Gallerie Nvya Celebrates 21 Years with Landmark Exhibition of Indian Masters

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One of India’s renowned contemporary art galleries, Gallerie Nvya, commemorates its 21st anniversary with an ambitious exhibition featuring works by over 35 distinguished Indian artists spanning the gallery’s journey from 2004 to 2025. The milestone exhibition, titled “21: Memories & Milestones from then till now,” will be on view from August 20, 2025, at the

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Art That Captivates at Lalit Kala Akademi’s 64th National Exhibition of Art

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When the Abir Pothi team visited the prestigious national art exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi, they encountered a remarkable showcase of contemporary works, sculptures, paintings, and photographs that left a lasting impression. As keen observers and art enthusiasts, the team found themselves drawn to various pieces that demonstrated exceptional artistic merit and

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Christian Krohg: A Master of Norwegian Naturalism

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On This Day, August 13, 2024 Today marks the 172nd birth anniversary of Christian Krohg (1852-1925), one of Norway’s most influential and controversial artists. Far more than a painter, Krohg was a cultural revolutionary who challenged social norms through his unflinching artistic vision and fearless journalism. Early Life Born in Vestre Aker (now Oslo) on

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India’s Truck Art Tradition

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India’s highways stretch like arteries across the subcontinent, carrying the lifeblood of commerce through a $250 billion logistics industry. Along these 161,350 kilometers of roads, over 8.5 million trucks thunder past in an endless procession of goods and dreams. Yet these vehicles are far more than mere cargo carriers—they are mobile canvases that tell the

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Nature Morte Reframes Modernism with Salon: The India Way

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Nature Morte’s Colaba gallery is preparing to challenge conventional art historical narratives with its inaugural Salon Series exhibition, opening August 15. “Salon: The India Way,” curated by Poonji Nath under the direction of 24-year-old gallerist Devashi Jain, presents European and Indian modernist works in dense, salon-style hanging that deliberately disrupts hierarchical viewing. The exhibition places

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Why Is Blasphemous Pixel Art a Milestone in Gaming Design?

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Blasphemous Launch Trailer

Exploring the Stunning and Unique World of Blasphemous Game Art Blasphemous, a critically acclaimed action-platformer developed by the Spanish studio, The Game Kitchen, has become known for its tight gameplay mechanics and challenging combat and its incredibly unique and atmospheric Blasphemous game art. While pixel art is not uncommon, Blasphemous pixel art has every gaming

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The Spanish Californian Fusion: Mission Revival Architecture

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Everything to Know About Mission Revival Architecture Mission Revival Architecture evokes the spirit of early California and the Mediterranean region, drawing inspiration from the Spanish missions established along the coast between 1769 and 1823. This architectural style is still known for its romanticism and continues to influence design today. With its signature features and emphasis

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64th National Exhibition of Art Opens at Lalit Kala Akademi

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India’s Most Prestigious Annual Art Event Showcases Contemporary Visual Art New Delhi, August 6, 2025 – The Lalit Kala Akademi proudly announces the opening of the 64th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), India’s most prestigious annual visual arts showcase, now open to the public at the Lalit Kala Akademi Galleries, Rabindra Bhavan. Established in 1955,

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Remembering Martin Johnson Heade, Master of Light and Nature

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August 11, 2025 Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter whose extraordinary career spanned nearly seven decades, establishing him as one of the most distinctive voices in 19th-century American art. Known for his luminous salt marsh landscapes, tropical hummingbird paintings, and sumptuous floral still lifes, Heade captured the

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